Varanasi Ram Mohan Rao (1939-2005) widely known as Ram Mohan was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and few Tamil films.[1][2] He is featured in more than 25 feature films in a variety of roles, and best known for his work as lead actor in films such as Thene Manasulu (1965), Kanne Manasulu (1966), and Private Master (1967), whilst media described him as Andhra Dev Anand due to his similarities with Bollywood actor Dev Anand.[3] Ram Mohan worked with stalwart directors of the time such as B. N. Reddy, Adurthi Subba Rao, V. Madhusudhana Rao, K. Viswanath, and T. Krishna.[4][1]
Personal life and death
Ram Mohan was born, February 4, 1939, in Giddaluru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family of Varanasi Rama Rao, and sons.[1] Ram Mohan is second child among eight children.[1] Ram Mohan completed BE degree in Kurnool. Prior to films he worked as Engineering Manager with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bangalore.[5] He died in 2005 due to ill health.[6][2]
Selected filmography
As Actor
| Year | Film | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Thene Manasulu | |
| 1966 | Kanne Manasulu | |
| Rangula Ratnam | ||
| 1967 | Upayamlo Apayam | Ramu |
| Sudigundalu | ||
| Private Master | ||
| 1968 | Manchi Kutumbam | Gopi |
| Thalli Prema | ||
| Evaru Monagadu[7] | Bhaskar | |
| Lakshmi Nivasam | Giri | |
| 1969 | Sri Rama Katha[8] | Lakshmana |
| Bhale Abbayilu[9] | Ramu | |
| 1970 | Pasidi Manasulu | |
| 1971 | Vintha Samsaram[10] | Anand, Eldest son of 'Prestige' Padmanabham |
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Mohan |
| Maa Inti Velugu[11] | Train passenger whom the lead character robs | |
| 1973 | Devudamma[12] | |
| Srivaru Maavaru[13] | Manager Manikyam | |
| Meena[14] | Madhu | |
| 1974 | Uttama Illalu[15] | Shankar |
| Intinti Katha[16] | Gopal | |
| 1976 | Padi Pantalu[17] | Shankar |
| Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidhi[18] | Police Officer | |
| Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam | Inspector 'Sandeha' Sundaram | |
| 1978 | Mugguru Muggure | Inspector |
| Lawyer Viswanath[19] | Eye Doctor | |
| 1979 | Korikale Gurralaithe[20] | Jayalakshmi's affluent neighbour |
| Srungara Ramudu | Bank Manager Satyanarayana |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-563579-5. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ a b Narasimham, M. L. (January 11, 2018). "Tenemanasulu (1965)". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ India, The Hans (April 2, 2015). "The launch of a Superstar". thehansindia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Hero Ram Mohan Cinema Career Real Facts | రామ్ మోహన్ ఈ ఆంధ్ర దేవానంద్ మహా నటుడి జీవితంలో ఇలా ఎందుకు". Retrieved 4 September 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ iDreamMedia. "iDream Media Website". idreammedia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Kanne Manasulu. Kanne Manasulu Movie Cast & Crew". bharat-movies.com. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Evaru Monagadu (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Sri Rama Katha (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Bhale Abbailu (1969)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Vintha Samsaram (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Maayinti Velugu (1972)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Devudamma (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Srivaru Maavaru (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Uttama Illalu (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
- ^ "Intinti Katha (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ NERAM NADI KADU AKALIDI | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | NTR | MANJULA | MURALI MOHAN | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 2024-02-10
- ^ "Lawyer Viswanath (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Korikale Gurralaithe (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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